On Saturday, the Food and Drug Administration declared a recall of cucumbers that might be Salmonella-contaminated.
Cucumbers that were transported from May 17 through May 21, 2024, to wholesalers and distributors in 14 states are being recalled by Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc., located in Delray, Florida.
States that received the cucumbers include:
- New York
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Alabama
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Maryland
- North Carolina
- New Jersey
The company was notified by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture that a product sample had tested positive for Salmonella, which prompted the recall. In order to determine whether there are any links to current outbreaks, the FDA is analyzing the impacted produce.
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Even though the FDA states it is doubtful that the impacted produce made it to grocery shops, consumers are recommended to check with their grocer to find out if recalled cucumbers were sold where they shop.
Treatment options and signs of salmonella illness
According to the FDA, salmonella is a bacteria that can infect small children, the elderly, frail, and others with compromised immune systems, resulting in serious and occasionally deadly infections. Salmonella poisoning symptoms include:
- Diarrhea that is bloody or that does not get better after three days
- Fever above 102 degrees Fahrenheit and diarrhea
- Excessive vomiting, particularly if it makes it difficult for you to swallow drinks
- Dehydration symptoms include feeling lightheaded while standing up, having a dry mouth and throat, and
- Rarely urinating.
- Cramps in the stomach
The majority of the time, these symptoms appear six hours to six days after contact. Even though the majority of people recover in four to seven days, some people—particularly adults over 65 and children under five—may experience more severe symptoms that necessitate hospitalization or medical attention.
